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Six Characters in Search of an Author
The regular cast and crew of a repertory theatre are preparing to begin a rehearsal when they are interrupted by six seemingly mad persons. This sextet proceeds to explain that they characters, conceived and then cast aside by their author. They are in search of someone who will put their unique and powerful story on stage. Discussion of the meaning of art and truth and of the theatre of theatre follows....